12 Best Private Campsites Near Erie, PA, US 2025

Looking for a camping adventure near Erie, Pennsylvania? Hipcamp has over 270 private sites to choose from. Whether you're into surfing, off-roading, or paddling, there's a campsite that caters to your outdoor preferences. With popular amenities like potable water, cooking equipment, and the ability to have campfires, you'll have everything you need for a great camping experience. Looking for the best campsites? Check out River Hills Above the Allegheny (177 reviews), Zoar's Edge Forest Retreat (96 reviews), and Under Ōne Sun (72 reviews). Average prices per night start at $45, with options as low as $20. Get ready for a memorable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Erie, Pennsylvania? Hipcamp has over 270 private sites to choose from. Whether you're into surfing, off-roading, or paddling, there's a campsite that caters to your outdoor preferences. With popular amenities like potable water, cooking equipment, and the ability to have campfires, you'll have everything you need for a great camping experience. Looking for the best campsites? Check out River Hills Above the Allegheny (177 reviews), Zoar's Edge Forest Retreat (96 reviews), and Under Ōne Sun (72 reviews). Average prices per night start at $45, with options as low as $20. Get ready for a memorable camping experience!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Angie's Country Cabins B&B

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45mi from Erie · 11 sites · Lodging · Cassadaga, NY

Amazing little camping spot, we have 6 cabins on site nestled in the woods as well as a guest room we rent. Check in 5 to 9 pm Check out 11 am at latest Nice back porch with hot tub- bar- table- grill. Pavilion with picnic table at the main house. Plenty of Parking. Only the country cabin you can drive right up to the cabin or our lodge cabin. The rest of the rentals you MUST WALK to. No big hills. Super quiet spot in nature. Unplug and reconnect with nature and each other. Leashed dogs are welcome. No cats allowed inside any rentals. Please do not bring animals who are known to be unfriendly towards humans and; other animals. From may 1 to Oct 30 , we have a seasonal flush toilet. Off season from Oct 31 to end of April , we have a primitive outhouse for guest use Hot tub use : only touch the 2 left buttons which are keys and lights. Do not touch other buttons cover must be put back on after use. No loose trash put in our trash cans Extra fees apply when our policies are not followed

2. Roller-Coaster Road Ranch

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43mi from Erie · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Cooperstown, PA

The Roller-Coaster Road Ranch offers many maintained trails, perfect for hiking. The property is mainly forested, but does contain numerous open spaces perfect for a rustic camping experience. The farm has a few large open fields that are plowed and planted seasonally. Various wildlife populates the area; whitetail deer, turkey, black bear, and bald eagles. A stocked trout stream passes through portions of the property and connects to a larger stream with many options for swimming, wading, and crayfish hunting. Many different campsites are available in various uniquely situated sites.

3. Patchwork Place

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46mi from Erie · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · Jefferson, OH

We have just under 20 acres. You can drive right to the camp sites located about 700 foot behind the house. It is a peaceful setting over looking a pond, fishing is welcome. There is a pavilion and a playground. Kids and dogs are welcome. We are close to several local wineries and about 20 minutes from Lake Erie. Pymatuning Lake is 30 minutes away. Geneva on the Lake is about 30 minutes from us. We have a catch and release fishing pond. There are 8 sites, all pretty spaced out to give privacy and a relaxing experience. 2 of which are pretty secluded site 6 and site 8. Campsites 1, 2,4,5 and 7have a view of the pond. Site 3 is near a meadow and sits behind all the other sites. Sites 1,2,3,7 can be RV or tent sites. The pavilion adds a sense of comfort especially during rain days. We have corn hole , bocce ball and a few other relaxing games as well as a few card and board games for playing while enjoying the pavilion.

4. Bison Trace Luxury Camping

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19mi from Erie · 11 sites · Lodging · NY

Bison Trace Luxury Camping offers an upscale camping and glamping experience nestled along the scenic banks of French Creek. This exclusive retreat features six luxury cabins, each designed for comfort and style, providing modern amenities while keeping you close to nature. For those seeking a more traditional camping feel with a touch of luxury, there are four spacious tents spread across three picturesque tent sites, offering cozy accommodations under the stars. Each tent site features private bathrooms located just steps. Adding a unique twist to the adventure, two authentic covered wagons provide a charming, rustic lodging option, perfect for an unforgettable glamping stay. Surrounded by natural beauty and the gentle sounds of French Creek, Bison Trace is the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and wilderness charm.

Stories from the community

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Stephen

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Roller-Coaster Road Ranch

Amazing place, Todd is a great host with a great setup!

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Jenna

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Angie's Country Cabins B&B

We had a great time with our kitty in the Canandaway cabin. Had everything we needed and for a great price!

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Clark

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Roller-Coaster Road Ranch

Beautiful and private. Camping next to the creek was awesome. Will definitely be back!

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Dana

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Bison Trace Luxury Camping

Easy check in. Beautiful property. I highly recommend this glamping experience to anyone. My friend and I split the Waggin Tails covered wagon and were blown away at how roomy and comfortable it was. The wood and easy start kindling that's provided was a lovely bonus. The coffee shop uses the most delicious beans. I made sure I bought a bag to bring home so my husband could taste them. I enjoyed myself so much that I bought a gift card as a Christmas gift for a family member so they can come experience this campground with their family.

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Joven

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Angie's Country Cabins B&B

Angie and Dan were absolutely terrific Hosts. Very responsive and friendly. Cabin we stayed in was very clean and almost like new to be honest. I also recommend taking them up on the breakfast add on. They do a really great job and helped us end our trip on a good note.

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Randeep

October 2025

Group trip

1 night at Angie's Country Cabins B&B

Everything was fantastic, love to visit once again

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Sarah

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Roller-Coaster Road Ranch

Lovely spot to explore! A little something by for everyone there! Wildlife, old foundations to hunt for, beautiful streams- PERFECT open spot to star gaze

Jenny

October 2025

3 nights at Angie's Country Cabins B&B

Cozy, peaceful and quiet cabin! Nice amenities on property.

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Ashley

October 2025

1 night at Angie's Country Cabins B&B

Such a cozy spot!! I would bring a light source of some kind, but exactly as promised and your gist is super responsive and thoughtful.

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Grant

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Roller-Coaster Road Ranch

Lots of space for camping, great views, and Todd is great!

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Marianna

October 2025

17 ft fifth wheel

Weekend Trip to Patchwork Place

We had a great time! Last minute stay but it was beautiful and the hosts were very friendly and accommodating! Definitely will be back!

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Kelly

September 2025

1 night at Angie's Country Cabins B&B

I had to cancel because my dog got sick, Angela was so nice about it, she let me reschedule.

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Jeff

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Roller-Coaster Road Ranch

The location feels isolated, but is really easy to get to. Of all the Hipcamps we’ve stayed at. This is our favorite!

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Monika

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Patchwork Place

I'm so happy to tell you about my great time at Patchwork camp. The place is really nice and peaceful. Plus, the owners are super friendly and helpful. We had a blast with our dog. We've been there twice now!

Rebecca

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Roller-Coaster Road Ranch

This campsite has been one of the best we’ve experienced through Hipcamp! There was tons of room for our pups to run, and we had the place entirely to ourselves. Todd was super great and met us at the campsite to give us more details about the property, which was much appreciated! And added bonus, the campsite had an outhouse/porta-potty!! Overall great experience and we’re looking forward to coming back soon!

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Nicholas

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Bison Trace Luxury Camping

Our little family stayed in one of the tents this past weekend and upon our arrival we found a spacious tent with all the amenities for an outside gathering, outdoor cooking, comfortable sleeping arrangements, and a separate game room. We were so impressed with the cleanliness, aesthetics, and personal touches that were left by the owners. Some shout outs: * We were given a separate heated bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet, and a personalized touch of our family name on a sign outside the door * A gathering area or hang out after hours with a fire cauldron * A coffee shop with specious coffee and chai lattes and reasonably priced breakfast options * Pickleball for our kids * Very kind and gracious hosts We will absolutely be back and recommend this as a place to visit to our friends and family!

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Michael

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Patchwork Place

Well kept area, plenty of firewood provided. Host replied quickly to questions. Very quiet. Definitely recommend

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Billy

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Patchwork Place

Cheri’s property is beautiful and well maintained. Most of the tent sites have a view of their pond. The location is very quiet and the stars are bright at night. They keep the firewood very well stocked and are readily available to be contacted should you need anything like more wood, a shower, etc. I spent two nights here and can’t wait to come back. The camp is located very conveniently in Jefferson near stores if you need any supplies or to access trails/other activities.

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Patrick

September 2025

3 nights at Angie's Country Cabins B&B

We had a fabulous three nights staying in the Country Cabin at Angie's Country Cabins. The Country Cabin has it's own parking and outhouse and is secluded from the rest of the property. You are able to follow a path to the main site during the day, but I wouldn't recommend it at night. (That's ok, it is literally a 20 second drive.) We had a great time meeting and chatting with Angie's family and other campers. Every morning we walked over to the main site and had a coffee, showered, and had a relaxing start to our day. Each night we settled around the community campfire and made some food, chitchatted with other campers, and one night pulled out guitars and jammed for a bit. We are already talking about going back in the winter and staying in Reynolds Rustic Retreat -- hopefully we have a few feet of snow and can escape from the world. Angie was always quick to respond to answer questions, both via phone and on the app. In addition she has videos, instructions on the amenities, and various books/games/etc. in the cabins. Stay here, relax for a few days, and get off the grid!

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Marla

September 2025

With pets

2 nights at Angie's Country Cabins B&B

Absolutely wonderful spot. Angie is super accommodating, the cabins and grounds and shared areas (hot tub, shower, kitchenette etc) are kept very clean and cozy. She’s very easy to work with and I always feel good about supporting her business. Very good price for the amount of glamp you get. I almost hate to give a good review cuz I don’t want it to get so popular it becomes hard to book lol